by Michael Dermansky | Dec 2, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy
Post-Natal Exercise Studies have shown that only 10% of women exercise during pregnancy, therefore many women have not exercised regularly for quite some time. However definite gains have been found from beginning a gentle exercise program early in the post natal...
by Michael Dermansky | Nov 4, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy
Are you tired of slouching and feeling uncomfortable? Let me introduce you to the magic of Pilates and how it can improve your posture. Pilates is a fun way to exercise your body that helps you stand up straight and tall, which can make you look and feel better! It...
by Michael Dermansky | Nov 2, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy
What Is It? Core stability is the ability to control the lumbar spine, using the deep abdominal muscles, in particular two main muscles called: Transversus Abdominus Multifidus Why Is Core Stability Important For Lower Back Pain? In general, the lumbar spine is held...
by Michael Dermansky | Sep 3, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy
Regular exercise has many health and fitness benefits for the heart, lungs and muscles, but what about our bones? Bone health is extremely important as our skeleton acts as our body’s framework for movement, as well as providing protection for our vital organs....
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 27, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy
Sacro Illiac Joint Pain SIJ Explained What is the Sacro Illiac Joint Pain (SIJ)? The SIJ is the joint between the lower segments of the spine, the sacrum, and the illium bone of the pelvis. The SIJ is given structural support by strong ligaments and muscular support...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 10, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Flexibility- Correct Stretching Techniques Benefits and Myths Flexibility refers to a joints ability to move through its full range of motion. Both muscles and ligaments, which attach around a joint, can influence a person’s ability to stretch into different...